Blog posts tagged with '#compost'

Is your garden looking like it ran out of fuel? Composting may be your solution. When you add composting to your garden it can restore your soil and give it that nutrience needed to help your garden thrive!

What about the smell?

Some people worry that having a compost pile means you have to deal with the smell of rotting food. There is an easy solution to this initial worry. By adding a layer of dirt to the top of your compost it will help reduce any odor.

How do I make a compost pile?

You can make your own compost pile or you can buy one. I have seen them for as cheap as $20.00 on Amazon. It just depends on the size you want and how much you want to spend.

What can I add to my compost pile?

fruit and vegtables

coffee ground

natural tea bag

loose leaf tea

coconut milk

napkins

pizza box (will need to rip up)

papper bag

tomato sauce

cereal box

nut shells

seaweed

burnt popcorn

old oatmeal

fruit pits

toothpicks

paper cups

lint

bills

sticky notes

Do not compost the following:

cooking oil

diseased plants

human or animal feces

meat

milk

rice

You can use google to find list of additional items that you can or can not compost.